Tag: Kitchen troubleshooting

Agar agar is a potent gelling agent, with as little as one teaspoon able to set two cups of liquid firmly. Therefore, if you use too much agar agar in your recipe, you can expect kitchen failures like an overly rigid dessert and uncomfortable digestive issues due to its high fiber content.

According to a case study published in the *Journal of Medical Toxicology*, ingesting large amounts of cream of tartar can lead to life-threatening hyperkalemia, or excessive potassium levels in the blood. While a kitchen mishap won't likely cause this severe reaction, using too much cream of tartar can certainly ruin your baked goods and create unpleasant culinary results.